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Shahidul Alam Released from Israeli Prison

Shahidul Alam, the internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer and Managing Director of Drik, has finally been released after being detained by Israel,

Heavy Rainfall Intensifies Dengue Outbreak

The dengue outbreak has worsened this year compared to previous years. Statistics show that both infections and fatalities in the first nine days of October have already surpassed,

309 More Bangladeshis Returning Home from Libya

More than 300 Bangladeshi citizens have completed the process to voluntarily return home from Tripoli, the capital of Libya.

July National Charter To Be Signed on Oct 15

The July National Charter 2025 will be signed on October 15 at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad in Dhaka.

Bangladesh Hails Hamas-Israel Dialogue

Bangladesh has hailed the ongoing dialogue between Hamas and Israel aimed at ending the war in Gaza, said the foreign ministry in a statement on Thursday.

UN Congratulates Bangladesh for Winning UNESCO General Conference's Presidency

The United Nations in Bangladesh has congratulated Bangladesh on being elected President of the 43rd General Conference of UNESCO.

CA Mourns Death of Local Govt Expert Prof Tofail Ahmed

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of local government expert, researcher Professor Tofail Ahmed.

CA Directs FM to Resolve Visa Complexities for Labor Market Expansion

The Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to undertake special initiatives to swiftly resolve visa complexities,

Khaleda Zia Visits Ziaur Rahman's Grave After Seven Years

Khaleda Zia, the Chairperson of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), visited the grave of the party's founder and late President Ziaur Rahman after a gap of seven years.

Japan Coalition Collapse Casts Doubt on First Female PM Bid

Japanese junior coalition party Komeito has quit the government over a funding scandal. The split has thrown doubt on the expected appointment of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister.

India Set to Reopen Embassy in Afghanistan

India said it was reopening its embassy in Kabul after four years for "closer cooperation" with Afghanistan.

Israeli Troops Start Pulling Back from Parts of Gaza

The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza.

Venezuela's María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan pro-democracy leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Nobel Peace Prize to be Announced as Trump Pines for It

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, a day after a Gaza deal likely reached too late for US President Donald Trump to have any chance to win the award he desperately wants.

US to Deploy 200 Troops as Part of Gaza Task Force

The United States is planning to deploy approximately 200 troops to Gaza as part of a joint international task force aimed at restoring stability in the region.

Heavy Firing from Myanmar Rattles Bangladesh Border Overnight

Residents along the borders of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban district and Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar spent the night in extreme fear as the sound of intense gunfire from inside Myanmar,

Powerful Earthquake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the region.

Arundhati Roy, Gayatri Spivak Demand Release of Shahidul and Others

Intellectual figures and prominent activists, journalists, including Arundhati Roy, Gayatri Spivak, Mike van Graan and Kanak Mani Dixit, demanded the immediate release of Shahidul Alam and others.

Police Make Arrest in India Cough Syrup Deaths

Police in India have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a cough syrup connected to the deaths of at least 17 children in the country.

Macron to Name New French PM after Lecornu Resigns

France's President Emmanuel Macron will announce a new prime minister in the next 48 hours, according to a statement from the Elysee palace.

UN to Cut 25% of Its Peacekeepers Globally amid Funding Crisis

The UN will cut a 25% of its peacekeeping force and operations in nine operations worldwide in the next several months as the Trump administration plans to stop funding for UN's peacekeeping missions.

Afghanistan Restricts Access to Social Media on Smartphones

Access to Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat on mobile phones is currently restricted in Afghanistan. This comes after the Taliban cut internet and telecommunications services for two days last week.

Shahidul Alam Released from Israeli Prison

Shahidul Alam, the internationally acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer and Managing Director of Drik, has finally been released after being detained by Israel,

India Set to Reopen Embassy in Afghanistan

India said it was reopening its embassy in Kabul after four years for "closer cooperation" with Afghanistan.

Prominent Academic and Author Syed Manzoorul Islam Passes Away

Syed Manzoorul Islam, an Emeritus Professor of English at Dhaka University, renowned fiction writer, and essayist, has passed away (Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un).

Israeli Troops Start Pulling Back from Parts of Gaza

The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza.

Venezuela's María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan pro-democracy leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Heavy Rainfall Intensifies Dengue Outbreak

The dengue outbreak has worsened this year compared to previous years. Statistics show that both infections and fatalities in the first nine days of October have already surpassed,

Nobel Peace Prize to be Announced as Trump Pines for It

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, a day after a Gaza deal likely reached too late for US President Donald Trump to have any chance to win the award he desperately wants.

309 More Bangladeshis Returning Home from Libya

More than 300 Bangladeshi citizens have completed the process to voluntarily return home from Tripoli, the capital of Libya.

49th Special BCS Exam Held Today: 456 Candidates Compete for Each Post

The 49th Special BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) Examination, organized by the Public Service Commission (PSC), is being held today, October 9.

Powerful Earthquake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the region.

US to Deploy 200 Troops as Part of Gaza Task Force

The United States is planning to deploy approximately 200 troops to Gaza as part of a joint international task force aimed at restoring stability in the region.

Heavy Firing from Myanmar Rattles Bangladesh Border Overnight

Residents along the borders of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban district and Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar spent the night in extreme fear as the sound of intense gunfire from inside Myanmar,

Govt Continues Bid to Free 25 Nationals from UAE Jails

The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has been continuing all legal and diplomatic efforts to free 25 Bangladeshi prisoners detained in Abu Dhabi, UAE, during mass uprising.

Arundhati Roy, Gayatri Spivak Demand Release of Shahidul and Others

Intellectual figures and prominent activists, journalists, including Arundhati Roy, Gayatri Spivak, Mike van Graan and Kanak Mani Dixit, demanded the immediate release of Shahidul Alam and others.

July National Charter To Be Signed on Oct 15

The July National Charter 2025 will be signed on October 15 at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad in Dhaka.

Japan Coalition Collapse Casts Doubt on First Female PM Bid

Japanese junior coalition party Komeito has quit the government over a funding scandal. The split has thrown doubt on the expected appointment of Sanae Takaichi as Japan's first female prime minister.

Israeli Troops Start Pulling Back from Parts of Gaza

The withdrawal of Israeli troops is part of a deal that also calls for the release of several hundred Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the remaining 48 hostages in Gaza.

Venezuela's María Corina Machado Wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan pro-democracy leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize this year.

Heavy Rainfall Intensifies Dengue Outbreak

The dengue outbreak has worsened this year compared to previous years. Statistics show that both infections and fatalities in the first nine days of October have already surpassed,

309 More Bangladeshis Returning Home from Libya

More than 300 Bangladeshi citizens have completed the process to voluntarily return home from Tripoli, the capital of Libya.

Bangladesh Suffer 4-3 Defeat to Hong Kong

Despite taking lead early, Bangladesh suffered an shocking 4-3 goal defeat to Hong Kong China in their crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifiers,

49th Special BCS Exam Held Today: 456 Candidates Compete for Each Post

The 49th Special BCS (Bangladesh Civil Service) Examination, organized by the Public Service Commission (PSC), is being held today, October 9.

Powerful Earthquake Hits Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Friday morning, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for the region.

US to Deploy 200 Troops as Part of Gaza Task Force

The United States is planning to deploy approximately 200 troops to Gaza as part of a joint international task force aimed at restoring stability in the region.

Heavy Firing from Myanmar Rattles Bangladesh Border Overnight

Residents along the borders of Naikhongchhari in Bandarban district and Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar spent the night in extreme fear as the sound of intense gunfire from inside Myanmar,

July National Charter To Be Signed on Oct 15

The July National Charter 2025 will be signed on October 15 at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad in Dhaka.

Govt Continues Bid to Free 25 Nationals from UAE Jails

The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has been continuing all legal and diplomatic efforts to free 25 Bangladeshi prisoners detained in Abu Dhabi, UAE, during mass uprising.

Vessel Carrying Shahidul Alam and Activists Taken to Israeli Port of Ashdod

The Conscience—the largest ship of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition—which was intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, has been taken to the Israeli port of Ashdod.

Taliban Visit to New Delhi Shows India's Strategic Pivot

India does not recognize the Taliban regime in Afghanistan — nevertheless, it is set to welcome the Taliban foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, for a week-long visit starting on Thursday.

Israeli Strikes Halt After Ceasefire Deal, Gazans Get First Peaceful Night

The roar of Israeli drones, warplanes, and artillery has ceased in Gaza following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,

Identities Confirmed for 8 Bangladeshis Killed in Oman Road Accident

Eight Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a horrific road accident in the Duqm Sidrah area of Oman. All of the deceased hailed from the Chittagong district of Bangladesh.

Nobel Prize for Literature Awarded to Hungary's László Krasznahorkai

Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize 2025 in Literature. The announcement is published on the official website of The Nobel Prize on Thursday.

NBR Chairman Says Govt Working to Make Tax System More Transparent

NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said that the government is working to make the tax system more transparent, business-friendly and technology-dependent.

Gaza Ceasefire Deal Announced, Trump Headed to Egypt

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a peace plan intended to halt the fighting in Gaza.

What We Know About the New Gaza Deal

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.

What We Know About the New Gaza Deal

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed a deal for the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, after days of indirect talks in Egypt.

Bangladesh Eyeing Crucial Win against Hong Kong at Home

Bangladesh are looking forward to tasting their first win in the ongoing third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualification as they take on Hong Kong in their first-leg match in Dhaka this evening.

Gold Looted from a Shop in Malibagh

Robbers looted around 500 bhoris of gold ornaments from a jewellery store, named Shampa Jewellers, at the Fortune Shopping Mall in Malibagh area of the capital past midnight (around 3 am) on Thursday.

Bangladesh Suffers Defeat to Afghanistan in ODI Series Opener

Bangladesh was handed a defeat in the first match of the ODI series against Afghanistan.